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Objectives: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens continues to be a significant risk for health care workers (HCWs). This study is planned to examine the characteristics of exposures in HCW. Methods: Retrospective surveillance of percutaneous, mucous membrane, and cutaneous contacts was done. A structured survey form was administered to HCWs who sought medical advice following the injury from The Infection Control Comittee (ICC). Results: Twenty-seven HCW applied to ICC following the injury from January 2013 to December 2014. Mean age was 30 (range 18-45) and 18 (66.7%) were female. Most the HCWs (81.5%) described themselves as an experienced staff at their job. All of the HCWs had been previously vaccinated against HBV. Blood was the most common fluid exposed (96.3%). Sharp injuries were accounted 92.6% and 77.8% of the contacts were needle-stick injuries. %32 of the sharp injuries occured while recapping and %36 occured from the needlesticks discarded inappropriately. Of the injured HCW, 74.1% were using personal protective equipment. Conclusion: Most of these injuries caused by devices discarded inappropriately and recapping of the syringes. Training on universal precautions, barrier protection, and safer disposal systems should be implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]